Virtually Christmas: A funny illustrated children’s book from million-copy bestseller David Baddiel - fantastic festive fun for kids!

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I love this book because it really made me laugh! The best book I’ve read since I was born!” - Tom, 11, LoveReading4Kids

Virtually Christmas

David Baddiel is a comedian, the host of numerous TV and radio shows, and the writer of four critically acclaimed novels. The Parent Agency is his first children’s book. David lives in London with his family. He hopes his own children won’t be applying to the Parent Agency anytime soon. In yet another twist on 'finding the true meaning of Christmas', Baddiel takes an Arthur-look at the season and it's commercialisation and sets his sights on the Wall-E-like 'Buy N Large' that has taken over the planet - here calling it Winterzone. You might see a parallel with a not-too-far-away real-life corporation. Ahem. The HILARIOUS new novel and the year’s most perfect festive gift – from million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing - Christmas is a thing of the past in ‘Winterzone’. Computers decide who’s been naughty or nice, presents are dropped by drone, and anything decorative is a hologram. Can Etta and Monty find Santa and rescue the real Xmas before it’s too late? This fast-paced, fun, feel-good story is great to read in groups and reminds us of all the things that make Christmas festive and memorable. Perfect for KS2.David Baddiel has written and performed in a series of highly successful TV comedy shows, including The Mary Whitehouse Experience and Baddiel and Skinner Unplanned. He is the author of three previous novels for adults, but The Parent Agency is his first book for children. November 26 is National Cake Day #NationalCakeDay. Cake is a very important component of life. Cake goes well with cream or custard and can be served on a plate, using a fork, or inserted directly into your mouth after a long day at school. Cake – it’s highly recommended! This book is bad, both my girls disliked so much about it and were asking a lot of questions like “why does she call her parents by their Christian names” The HILARIOUS new novel and the year's most perfect festive gift - from million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel

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It used to be the most WONDERFUL time of the year, but for years Christmas has been taken over by Winterzone.

Best friends Etta and Monty must find the real Santa and save Christmas… in the hilarious latest from the bestselling comedian and author of The Boy Who Got Accidentally Famous” - Waterstones, Books of the Year 2022 November 13th is World Kindness Day. Have a look at Kind by Jess McGeachin, which is released this month. This special edition marks ten years of the brilliantly funny children’s novel. The Parent Agency is an epic wish-fulfilment adventure for every child – and for the child in everyone. These hashtag days might provide current and relevant talking points for secondary-aged pupils aged 13+ in KS3, KS4 and KS5, especially when linked to related literature. In some ways, our children are used to Christmas being virtual with travel restrictions meaning a lot of family get-togethers are being done online, and as a consequence, a lot of the long-held traditions and rituals have been let go. So as well as being an engaging read for young independent readers with a unique-till-now theme, it is also an opportunity for them to reflect on the things that they would miss most about Christmas if they were taken away. What are the things that their family does that make it a personalised experience, the things they will continue to do with their own children in years to come? What have they taken for granted? What do they want to reinstate?

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What happens when an evil corporation takes over Christmas? Ok, so it might have taken the stress away - no more last minute shopping - just swipe an app and delivery drones arrive on Christmas Eve. a screen can show falling snow or roaring hearth and you don't need to travel as you can just video call your loved ones. Who cares if this company seems to know EVERYTHING about you and the holographic Santa cannot give you a hug? Eleven year old Etta cares. She has been told stories about how Christmas used to be and is determined not to put up with this soulless facsimile ay longer. Only one problem: Her dad works for Winterzone(TM) the evil corporation in question. And Winterzone (TM) has expectations for its employee's families. I love this book because it really made me laugh! The best book I've read since I was born! Tom, 11, LoveReading4KidsOur guide on how to run a school book club, which covers both primary school book clubs and secondary school book clubs.